David Lim
Health reporter @POLITICO covering Covid-19 and the @US_FDA. @AAJA+@AHCJ. Prescription Pulse co-author. Tips: [email protected]. DM for Signal.
14,857
Followers
7,163
Following
16,260
Tweets
590
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @davidalim's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2009-07-05
- Verification:No
- Location:Washington D.C.
Data Summary
- Followers Analyzed:14,923
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Audience Demographics
Based on 14,923 followersHis followers likely include journalists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers interested in health policy. The audience may also be interested in regulatory updates and public health issues.
Average
Audience Quality
21.6%
Suspicion Index
15.9%
Low-Quality %
284
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
25.0%
Empty Bio
10.2%
<10 Tweets
38.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
33.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
69.9%
No URL
6.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
116,357,126
Total Potential Reach
284
Median Follower Reach
1,285
75th Percentile Reach
28.5%
>1K followers
6.6%
>10K followers
1.8%
>50K followers
0.9%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
78.1%
Creators
11,649 accounts
11.7%
Consumers
1,752 accounts
10.2%
Dormant
1,522 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
438
Verified Followers
2.94% of total
2,005
Protected Accounts
13.44% of total
9 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,174,555 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @maddow | 10,304,189 | Political Commentator | Politics, News, Commentary |
| @politico | 4,600,172 | Journalist | Politics, News, Tips |
| @Nature | 2,536,376 | Science Communication | Research, News, Commentary |
| @amyklobuchar | 2,026,330 | Politician | Politics, Minnesota, Legislation |
| @AndrewYang | 1,660,796 | Entrepreneur | Entrepreneur, UBI, Human-Centered Economy |
| @tedlieu | 1,643,535 | Politician | Family, USAF, Congress |
| @AnnCurry | 1,374,864 | Journalist | Journalism, TedTalk, Future |
| @mehdirhasan | 1,346,843 | Host | Politics, News, Journalism |
| @SinghLions | 1,318,857 | Restaurateur | Food, Travel, Influencer |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
11,192
Followers With Bio
3,731
Followers Without Bio
75.0%
% With Bio
25.0%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Buy Tweets - from $15Key Insights & Takeaways
Alim's focus on health policy and regulatory updates positions him as a key source for industry and policy-related news. His professional affiliations with AAJA and AHCJ highlight his commitment to journalism and diversity in media. The low engagement may indicate a more targeted audience rather than a broad social media following.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 14,857
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @davidalim reveals an growing Twitter presence with 14,857 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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